English Explanatory Dictionary

hydria

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A three-handled clay or metal vessel used in Greek culture to hold and pour water.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪdɹeə/

Word forms

hydria hydrias hydriae hydriai

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὑδρία (hudría, “water jar or water container”).

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